Because of the huge blizzard that passed by recently, I've noticed quite a few sneezy, coughing, congested kids around campus. To help myself and those in need of a quick remedy, here is a list of both home and over the counter remedies for the common cold and its many symptoms.
1. Drink orange juice.
Vitamins will legitimately save you right now, and drinking orange juice is one of the easiest ways to get a quick burst of them. Text your roommate to bring you OJ so you don't have to get out of bed, my next point.
2. Get rest.
Your body heals its self most effectively when it's resting. The best thing you can do for your body, whether you're sick or not, is sleep an appropriate amount. Use your cold as a reason to be extra lazy! Curl up and take a nap and you'll feel a little better in no time!
3. Take medicine.
As obvious as that may seem, there are some people like me who refuse to take it. To them I say: stop being so stubborn. Take a tablespoon of cough syrup and you'll at least be able to get through your next few hours without feeling miserable.
4. Gargle
One of the things my mom used to make me do was gargle warm water and apple cider vinegar because it helps with sore throats and also with congestion. She herself couldn't actually do it because the taste of vinegar is so gross. If you can't stand the vinegar, use warm water and salt (preferably sea salt). Sea salt is very helpful as a healing agent. Both of these tricks help sooth the throat.
5. Honey
Have a spoonful of honey. This trick is also one to help sooth your sore throat. Another idea is to put honey in a warm cup of tea, because who wouldn't want a nice cup of tea? The tea will also help to relax you and sooth your throat.
6. Lemon juice showers
Before you shower, put a lemon in the corner of the shower, or squeeze lemon juice around the shower. When you shower, make sure it's hot enough to make steam. A lot of people hear about this and say that it's nonsense, but I've tested it multiple times and have asked my friends to try the same. It always worked.
7. The naughty
One of the most tried and true ways to relieve your symptoms is through various sexual acts. If you and your partner are both under the weather, the best thing to do is f*ck it out, according to my roommate.
Being sick is one of the more annoying parts of life, but with simple tricks like this you can feel better in just a few days. Just make sure to stay warm and sleep when you aren't sick. Do what you can to avoid things that lower your immune system, and you won't even need these tips in the first place!
